211 is a 24-hour information and referral line that helps people connect to social, health and government services. 211 Alberta – Edmonton and Area is a program that is operated by the Canadian Mental Health Association – Edmonton Region. 211 provides information/referral services and connects people to a full range of essential social, health, and […]Continue reading211 Alberta – Edmonton and Area
CMHA Programs and Services
The Canadian Mental Health Association provides recovery-focused programs and services for people of all ages and their families. Follow the links below for details.
Advocacy
If you are living with mental illness or supporting a loved one with mental illness, we can help you find the right support. We can assist individuals living with a mental illness, their family members, friends, and significant others with finding support, information and resources from social, government and health services. Our advocate supports people […]Continue readingAdvocacy
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is a two-day intensive, interactive and practice-dominated course designed to help caregivers recognize and review risk, and intervene to prevent the immediate risk of suicide. It is by far the most widely used, acclaimed and researched suicide intervention training workshop in the world. This workshop is valid for 14 […]Continue readingApplied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
ASIST TuneUp
This half day follow-up to the 2 day ASIST workshop offers you the opportunity to review the intervention process and discuss with peers challenges and successes in implementing the ASIST model. You must have previously attended the 2 day ASIST workshop within the last 3 years. Attending the TuneUp will renew your ASIST Certification for […]Continue readingASIST TuneUp
Community Resources & Presentations
For workplaces, community groups, and other adult audiences, we offer mental health presentations on various topics. We also provide information displays for education related events and free educational materials. CMHA is excited to inform you that we rolled out a new scheduling system called Acuity Scheduling. This system will let you book Light Up Your […]Continue readingCommunity Resources & Presentations
Distress Line
If you’re in distress, call 780-482-HELP (4357). If you’re outside of the greater Edmonton region, call our Rural Distress Line at 1-800-232-7288. Are you feeling overwhelmed? Have you experienced abuse? Are you contemplating suicide? Now is the time to talk about it. If you or someone you know is in crisis, you can call the […]Continue readingDistress Line
Drop-In Single Session Counselling
Drop-In Single Session Counselling offers NO-COST single-session counselling to individuals, couples, and families when they need it most. This is a drop-in service with multiple locations throughout Edmonton with flexible days and times. CMHA-ER is a proud partner of this essential service. For additional information please visit dropinyeg.ca. WHAT IS OFFERED? Our service is provided by […]Continue readingDrop-In Single Session Counselling
Housing Program
Goal: to provide quality, secure, and affordable housing for people with mental illness and/or low income. The program works with tenants and their supports to maintain long-term housing. Eligibility Age 18 and over A history of mental illness or low income Capable of independent community living In need of subsidized housing Application To apply, please […]Continue readingHousing Program
Light Up Your Mind School Program
Presentations for classrooms and youth groups on stress, mental illness and recovery, stigma, and suicide for youth ages 12 and up (grade 7-12). Light Up Your Mind Poster Time: 45 minutes each CMHA has rolled out a new scheduling system called Acuity Scheduling. This system will let you book Light Up Your Mind presentations and Adult […]Continue readingLight Up Your Mind School Program
Little Cub
Little Cub is a 1-day, discussion-based workshop examining suicide prevention in Indigenous children and communities. The Little Cub Workshop draws heavily on storytelling and oral tradition. It begins by recognizing the unique precipitating factors of suicide in Indigenous communities and moves through to identifying risk and protective factors in children 12 years of age and […]Continue readingLittle Cub